Sharath Radhakrishnan: The Blitz Machine
Sharath Radhakrishnan, known online as SharathRk6, is a National Master whose rise through online chess has been nothing short of meteoric. Starting in late 2019 with a modest Blitz rating, he transformed himself into a fearsome Blitz specialist, peaking at 2817 (2026-08-18). His preferred time control is Blitz, and it shows in both his volume and his results.
From Underdog to Master
Sharath's rating journey is a story of relentless volume and steady improvement. His
shows a climb from under 1200 to over 2800 in about seven years. Along the way he earned the National Master title from his national federation, and his username has become a familiar sight in Blitz queues.Style and Favorite Openings
Sharath is not afraid of unorthodox lines. He has played the Blackburne Shilling Gambit hundreds of times, scoring nearly 48 percent in Blitz. He also loves the Amar Gambit, where his Blitz win rate jumps above 62 percent. In Rapid, his Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation is a particular weapon, with a sparkling 76 percent win rate in the sampled games.
His style rewards activity. He reaches the endgame in 80 percent of his games, and his comeback rate of 85 percent shows he never stops fighting. When he delivers the first check, he wins 57 percent of the time, most often with rook checks.
Volume and Rivalries
Few players grind as hard as Sharath. He has faced Maahir M Patel 197 times, compiling a healthy 101 wins against 63 losses. Against Anant Adury, the head-to-head is tighter, with 43 wins, 56 losses and 44 draws. He also owns a perfect 15-0 record versus mustar13 and a 20-1 mark against akashh1507.
Sharath has won as many as 26 games in a row, and his current winning streak sits at 8. With more than 4,000 Blitz wins, he clearly enjoys the fast lane.
A Signature Trick
Fans of the Blackburne Shilling Gambit will recognize the kind of trap Sharath likes to set:
More Than Just Blitz
Although Blitz is his main battleground, Sharath is also dangerous in Bullet and Rapid, reaching peak ratings of 2763 and 2630 respectively. His tactical awareness and fighting spirit carry across time controls.
Fun Facts
- His longest losing streak is 11, but he bounced back stronger every time.
- His win rate after losing a piece is 48 percent, a sign of serious resilience.
- His performance data suggests he plays best at 7 AM, so opponents beware of early mornings.